Diesel Technician

Eastern Truck and Trailer; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A transportation service provider located in Columbus, Ohio, is seeking a skilled Diesel Mechanic to ensure the operational efficiency of diesel equipment. The ideal candidate will conduct inspections, perform preventive maintenance, and address vehicle deficiencies effectively. Strong communication skills, a valid driver's license, and a High School Diploma or equivalent are required. Join a dynamic team that values safety and quality service in maintaining a wide range of diesel vehicles.

Qualifications

• Must possess a current and valid driver's license.
• Prior related work experience helpful.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections and diagnostic tests on vehicles.
• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs as required.
• Document vehicle condition and required repairs accurately.
• Maintain and inventory shop equipment and supplies.

Skills

Oral Communication Skills

Written Communication Skills

Technical Communication

Math Aptitude

Organization

Project Management

Time Management

Physical Dexterity

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Summary:

Responsible for maintaining diesel equipment operation by completing inspections and preventive maintenance requirements; correcting vehicle deficiencies; making adjustments and alignments; keeping records by completing the following:

Duties and Responsibilities

• Determines vehicle condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic tests; identifying worn and damaged parts by completing an accurate and thorough courtesy check and filling out appropriate paperwork for EVERY unit.
• Uses company provided tablet to take before and after pictures. Any damage or further repairs that are required need to be documented by photos and uploaded to the R.O. in Karmak.
• Keeps equipment available for use by completing preventive maintenance schedules; installing component and part upgrades; controlling corrosion; completing winterization procedures.
• Corrects vehicle deficiencies by removing, repairing, adjusting, overhauling, assembling, disassembling, and replacing major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, parts, or systems, such as, power and drive trains, electrical, air conditioning, fuel, emission, brake, steering, hydraulics; completes machine shop operations; adjusting and alignments including bearing loads, gear tooth contact, valve mechanisms, governors, oil systems, control linkages, clutches, and traction units.
• Verifies vehicle performance by conducting test drives, adjusting controls and systems.
• Complies with federal and state vehicle requirements by testing engine, safety, and combustion control standards.
• Maintains vehicle records by annotating services and repairs.
• Keeps shop equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.
• Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical and regulation publications.
• Must follow Karmak guidelines. Story writing, ensuring that the task being performed is the task clocked in on.
• Actively communicates with Service Advisor, Shop Foreman, Parts Advisor on status of unit, any additional repairs found, any issues that will require additional time to repair.
• Any other duties assigned by Shop Foreman/Shop Manager/Service Advisor.

Skills

• Oral Communication Skills
• Written Communication Skills
• Reading Skills
• Technical Communication
• Math Aptitude
• Organization
• Project Management
• Time Management
• Physical Dexterity
• Lifting up to 100 pounds

Education/Experience

• High School Diploma or Equivalent. Prior related work experience helpful.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

MUST HAVE A CURRENT AND VALID DRIVER'S LICENSCE.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.